The
mission of Care of Creation Kenya (CCK) is to pursue a God-centered response to
the environmental crisis in Africa which brings glory to the Creator, advances
the cause of Christ, and leads to a transformation of the people and the land
that sustains them.
To accomplish this mission, Care of Creation Kenya (CCK) is seeking to employ a
qualified individual for the following position:Job Title: Office Administrator
Location: Kijabe (Care Of Creation Kenya Office At Moffat Bible College)
Reports To: The Executive Director
Summary of required qualifications:
This person must be an excellent communicator who is proactive, takes initiative, and who is gifted in administration and financial oversight / book-keeping.
Application Procedure
Important Note: You must submit all items listed below to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications will be discarded.
- Submit a letter
that clearly explains why you want to work for Care of Creation
Kenya.
- Submit a
description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.
- Submit your CV
and provide FOUR references, including TWO references from your most recent
employers, and TWO character references. Include their phone numbers
and email addresses.
Submit
a written answer to all eight items / questions below:
- Provide a
description of your book-keeping and accounting skills and experience.
- Provide a
description of your administrative skills and experience.
- Describe a
situation where you solved a problem in the workplace.
- Which church do
you attend and what is your involvement in that church?
- Describe any
experience you may have in working for Christian organizations.
- Kijabe is a
small semi-urban center situated within a rural environment. To
fulfill your duties you will need to live within a reasonable distance
from this community. If you relocated, how would this move impact
your family, lifestyle and work life?
- What is your
current salary level?
- CCK is a
faith-based mission organization that depends upon charitable donations.
Based on this understanding, what are your salary expectations for the
advertised position?
Additional
information about this position (Please review carefully before applying!)
Essential Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Mature Christian
of unquestioned personal integrity
- Excellent
communication and administrative skills
- Strong
book-keeping / accounting skills and knowledge of payroll requirements
- Strong computer
proficiency (including Word, Excel, Outlook, QuickBooks, etc.)
- Must be a self
starter who takes initiative, requires little supervision, and who
identifies how to advance program goals when administrative tasks are not
pressing
- Minimum grade of
C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination
- Diploma or
Higher Diploma in Business Administration or Office Management
- Candidates
should be age 25 years or older
Key
Responsibilities and Duties
- Office
Administration and Communication
- Facilitate the
efficiency of verbal and email communication between staff members and
with schools, farmers, communities, or other CCK partners.
- Clearly
articulate the vision and ministry of CCK to visitors and partners as
needed.
- Assist in the
planning, organizing, and coordination of training seminars or other
activities of the Executive Director.
- Be able to
maintain and update inventories, databases, format tables, produce
reports, etc.
- Maintain proper
records for CCK programs and personnel.
- Maintain CCK
office and supplies.
- Perform
administrative tasks in Nairobi as required.
Finance
- Maintain an
accurate book-keeping and accounting system for all financial matters.
- Coordinate and
implement office services such as payroll.
- Monitor balances
and conduct needed banking, including payments to NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, etc.
- Manage
day-to-day functioning of the finance system including cash disbursements,
the issuing of receipts, etc.
- Produce
financial reports.
Note:
The
organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically
to the Project Manager at this address: Antony Muga (amuga@careofcreation.org)
Application deadline: May 31st, 2013
Application deadline: May 31st, 2013